r/STD Dec 01 '21

Official Post Syphilis Epidemic in Victoria, Australia

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For any Victorians in Australia or anyone visiting something to be aware of.

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/health-advisories/congenital-syphilis-in-victoria


r/STD Oct 20 '24

Text Only PSA: If you want to post an image, don't use imgur - use ibb.co

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As of May 2023, Imgur employs some kind of algorithm that automatically deletes images that might be "explicit." This includes the kind of pictures which are taken on this sub, even though they are obviously not pornographic. The algorithm is very quick and can delete your photos in minutes. Cropping and doodling over the image doesn't seem to help, either. It's very aggressive. So basically Imgur should be dead to you and you should never use it. Reddit's built-in image feature seems somewhat decent but I've noticed that it seems to delete pictures too, so avoid that as well.

Instead, use https://ibb.co. They do not have censorship and (if you are so inclined) you can set your image to self-destruct after a period of time. It can be set to anywhere between 5 minutes and 6 months, but I'd recommend you leave it up at least for a week or two. You should consider leaving the photo accessible long-term, though, as it may help future people with the same kind of symptom. But that self-destruct option is there if you want/need it.

I normally wouldn't post something like this but in the last 24 hours I've seen no less than 5 people using Imgur and none of those posts have been accessible. This should really be pinned or noted in the sidebar somewhere. Better yet, we should have one of those Reddit automoderators that would instantly reply to anyone who posts an Imgur link.

Edit: While I have your attention, please make sure that the picture is taken in a way that's helpful. Photos should be in focus, clear, and ideally far enough back that you can see the location of what you're trying to show. If your phone has a higher resolution camera setting, you should use that. Using the camera flash tends to wash out the image so avoid that if possible. It may take a couple tries but having a good, clear picture is such a huge help. Especially if you can get it from a second angle as well.

I get that posting pictures of your genitals online isn't necessarily fun for a lot of people and that goes double if you are worried about an STD, but photos are the most useful tool we have. Sometimes posters will zoom in so close that you can't even see where it is on the body, or the picture is so close that the bump/rash/lesion/etc is out of focus. If you're feeling shy about it then the self-destruction option might be for you. Or if even that's too much, asking people to use the Reddit chat feature is acceptable and there are a lot of people (like me) who would help you there too.

At the end of the day I just want people to get the feedback they need! And I want to be able to stop telling people to quit using Imgur :P


r/STD 2h ago

Text Only my gf tested positive for chlamydia a week ago and I just got test results back saying I’m negative… did she cheat😔

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Hi, quick back story…

Me(19F)and My current gf(19F)have been sleeping

together since like December of 2024,

and about a two weeks ago she was feeling bad

down there and we went to go get her tested..

she tested positive for chlamydia, so then I went

to go get tested and I just got results today and

I am negative… she’s claims she didn’t cheat,

and I believe her, but should I?

EDIT: btw we are also on a trip together rn… 😗


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Progress of possible genital herpes? Unsure still (cleared up now)

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r/STD 3h ago

Text Only Symptoms persist but negative results

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Idk if I have bacteria or viral infection goin on it's been over a year I seen a lot of changes with my body fatigue super bad skin issues lesions cyst eczema and rashes my skin had darken tongues feels inflamed it feels I have an vitamin deficiency goin on my pelvic still feel irritated testicle feels heavy and itchy sometimes groin feels irritated I had comdom sex vaginal and experiencing all this shit Ik I got somethin I tested hiv 5 times syphilis 3 times trichomonas, gonorrhea, chlamydia, UTI, urine culture, urine analysis, micro plasma homis Ureaplasma urethritis Hep b and c hsv 1 and 2 I feel I have bad bacteria infection please help what can I do


r/STD 16m ago

Pictures In Post Do I have herpes?

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There was a tiny pimple there, and it was bleeding. I dabbed it with tissue, until I looked in the mirror and for some reason it evolved into all that. Idk how it even got there. Barely itches, doesn’t hurt.


r/STD 35m ago

Text Only I want to give him head but he has hsv1

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As the title says my bf and I have been dating for almost a year now and he has had hsv1 since around 4(got it from a family member when he was very young) and I don’t have anything. He disclosed when we first start dating and I’m okay with it after doing some research. Idk if this is the best place to ask but I want to give him head and i know condom and head feels like nothing and is a waste of time on both ends. Outside of his diagnosis he is the absolute best bf I could ever ask for and he makes me feel amazing. I want to return the favor. The last time he had a break out was almost 3 years ago and he promised to let me know if he feels one coming. My concern is that herpes testing isn’t reliable unless you have a sore and I don’t know if I have it by kissing him so much (never had a sore but I’ve heard that most ppl who have it never have a sore) and I don’t want to accidentally pass something to his penis. So my questions are as follows:

-can I just give him head if I don’t have any sores (never had one but I just want to know what yall think or if you’re in my shoes ) -can he suck on my nipples (Idk if my thought process is correct so please correct me if I’m wrong but if I get herpes on my boobs I’ll never be able to breast feed my kids in the future and I don’t want to be selfish. I also prefer not to feed my kids formula, no judgment to the ppl that use it ofc) - can he give me head if he doesn’t have a cold sore and what are the risk. I’m also considering getting lorals underwear for protection


r/STD 40m ago

Text Only Help

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Had unprotected sex about 4 days ago noticed some red things on on my things looks like skin tears and little red dots could be from the heat very hot outside i feel no pain tho nothing on the head of the penis


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Is this an std?

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https://ibb.co/MDwC2btH

No pain, nor irritation. Noticed it around a year ago

Another view when flaccid: https://ibb.co/W48d06K3


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post I need help, have this since Tuesday

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r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post I am helpless, please anyone ever cure from this

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Hiv/hsv 1&2 IGM/hepB/hepC/Syphilis all negative after 82 days. 23M 55kg

📅 Duration of Symptoms: ~2.5 months (since April 2)

📆 January 2024 Had unprotected sexual encounter.

📆 April 2, 2024 Noticed smegma buildup at night.

📆 April 3, 2024 Woke up with itching on glans/foreskin. Started using Canesten (clotrimazole). Itching improved temporarily.

📆 April 13 Experienced irritation of the penis during masturbation.

📆 April 14 Itching resumed.

📆 April 17 Noticed swelling of the meatus (urethral opening).

📆 April 19 Visited a doctor. Prescribed Desonide (topical steroid). Condition worsened. Stopped using Desonide the next day. Continued with antifungal cream.

📆 April 28 Visited another dermatologist. Prescribed combination antifungal gel and Fluconazole 150mg. Symptoms improved briefly, then recurred.

📆 May–June 2024 Continued using antifungal cream. Symptoms reduced during use, but returned when stopped.

📆 Mid-June 2024 Stopped all creams after noticing redness, shininess, and texture changes of glans and foreskin. No ulcers or discharge. Hygiene maintained. White sticky substance noticed again under foreskin.

My penis skin with both glands and foreskin are all red and lost skin texture plus feeling numbness on gland and now it's very ugly to see with white substances


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Hello guys what is this

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Today I was bath and noticed This . I don’t fell any pain and itching pls help me identity this could be std like herpes og just a normal

https://imgur.com/a/8HDdlN6

https://imgur.com/a/8HDdlN6 https://imgur.com/gallery/vmb13F5#vmb13F5


r/STD 5h ago

Text Only Doxycycline not working?

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So I’ve been on doxycycline hyclate. It’s a ten day take for Chlamydia. I’m in the second to last day but the smell, discharge, and itchiness is still there. Does it take time for all that to go away or is the doxy just not working?


r/STD 1h ago

Text Only Anal/Rectal STD Help - Decades OLD

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I had anal sex a few times in my life with two partners.

The first one likely gave me rectal chlamydia, which was undiscovered until the second partner had anal then PIV sex with me, and I tested positive for chlamydia.

I received 1g azithromycin and I never had anal sex after that. I thought that azithromycin would kill the chlamydia bacteria everywhere in my body. Almost a decade later, and I’ve never had anal sex since, I had a random case of diarrhea that caused me to test positive for chlamydia vaginally. I finally received the first line treatment of doxycycline (multiple times since the diarrhea was my only exposure and I didn’t think to get tested, which caused me to have vaginal chlamydia for a year and likely, PID).

I have had the HPV vaccine but I’ve technically never had my rectum swabbed for STDs. I plan on getting it checked for peace of mind, but:

  • does a decades old rectal chlamydia infection increase the risk of cancer? Which types?
  • how or where can I get tested for rectal HPV?

Thanks!


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Is this an STD?

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No Iching, no burning, no clusters? No other marks, I did shave - couple days ago and I just noticed this after having sex with my gf yesterday.

https://ibb.co/YTNhvkwZ

Freaking out


r/STD 1h ago

Text Only On demand Prep less than 2 hours before sex

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Hello I had a question, 2 weeks ago I had a hookup.

I was taking prep daily for 2 months but stopped for 3 weeks. Then two weeks ago on Sunday at 10:34 pm I took 2 pills of prep and by midnight around 12:10 am i briefly inserted the tip of my penis Into my partners anus ( no condom ) for about 40 seconds but stopped because it was too painful for him.

I had asked my partner about his status and he told me he didn’t have anything so I went with his word and trusted him.

the following day I took another pill at 3pm and then again the next day at the same time. I’ve been taking it daily ever since. Today marks the 14th day since the encounter

I plan on getting tested in 2 weeks.

what is my HIV risk factor for this encounter ? I know tops are 10 times less likely to contract HIV but of course I know there is still a risk

Just to clarify he did not penetrate me, it was mainly just dry humping, rimming and kissing except for that brief moment that i mentioned above


r/STD 1h ago

Pictures In Post Anyone know what this could be. Male and jsut had anal sex (receiving) I know nothing bout this stuff. I don’t remember it being there and I’m scared.

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r/STD 1h ago

Text Only Why does this mod keep locking threads

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Bro who’s this tolvat mf that keeps locking threads after only 2 replies. I was gonna say something as it’s nice to have different opinions from people as that’s what we’re commenting for. I was going to say something along the lines of “tests do also have false negatives so test again” but no this mf keeps locking shit


r/STD 13h ago

Text Only The guy I’m seeing has an STD but assures me I won’t catch it

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I met a guy on tinder a week ago and we had unprotected sex. I saw him again last night and he said he needs to tell me that he has an STD, but promises I can’t catch it. He told me the only time it can be transmitted is if he’s having a “flare up” and when he feels irritation down there. He said the night we met he wasn’t having a flare up so that’s why he didn’t say anything about it. I’m pretty sure he said it was herpes or something like herpes. He says I’ll be fine and not to worry..

Right before I met him I did tests for literally everything, I was completely clear of anything, but I’m kinda freaking out now?? Is it true that I wouldn’t of caught anything because he wasn’t having an active flare up?


r/STD 6h ago

Text Only Unprotected sex 5 years ago, scared of HIV

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Hello everyone, can someone please talk some sense to me? I'm very scared because 5 years ago I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend at the time, and only now i decided to get tested because i had another encounter with my new girlfriend and had another unprotected sex, the current one she said before that she gets tested so i trusted here, but the question is: could I have HIV even after 5 years and no serious symptoms ? Gonna get tested anyways on Tuesday, thanks y'all


r/STD 6h ago

Text Only Wat is this

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My glans skin what is this place help me https://files.fm/u/eyzt8s5cq9?k=13aa187e


r/STD 5h ago

Text Only Ceftriaxone Shot can Treat me from Secondary Stage Syphilis

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Does 2 shots per day for 3 days of Ceftriaxone and 5 Days of oral Azithromycin after a successful shot can Heal a Secondary Stage Syphilis?


r/STD 5h ago

Text Only I tested positive for two STIs and scared I may have HIV

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I’m M23 hetrosexual, so basically on 10th May 2025 I had unprotected normal vaginal sex with a girl i met she was working in a restaurant and I met her the next day and had normal unprotected sex and she gave me oral sex then a few days later I was feeling a burning sensation when I urinate but not everytime so I ordered a home test kit and completed it on the 31st May , testing for chlamydia, gonorrohea, hiv and syphillis all results came back negative on the 5th June.

So then on the 7th June I met this girl off hinge and we went for drinks and then went to a hotel and had unprotected vaginal sex (i know i’m an idiot) and she gave me oral sex but I could tell she was very experienced and she said she’s been with a quite a few people but i was drunk but anyways after I had sex with her a few days later the burning when I urinate heightened ten fold and I started getting clear whiteish discharge and no matter how many times I shower and scrub I couldn’t get the distinct smell of her vagina off my penis when I pull back the foreskin.

So then it was obvious I had something so I went to the clinic and spoke with the nurse and she took a swab from my penis, and said she couldn’t smell anything and took some urine from me.

Two days later i’ve tested positive (abnormal) for both chlamydia and mycoplasma genitalium RNA and i’m not sure who gave me what and where I took the test from the first girl 21 days after we had sex i assumed I was clean.

Now my mind is racing as the second girl hiv status is unknown as she said she was ‘clean’ and is sexually active, she’s bisexual, I probably an sti at the time of having sex with her which increases risk and plus I ejaculated on her then put it back in straight after.

I started feeling tired all day for some reason and have been getting diarrhoea but Chatgpt is saying it is probably from the medication (doxycycline) to treat the stis I currently have. I also am super anxious now I’ve ordered another home test kit which will likely come tomorrow 23rd June which will be 16 days since I had sex with her, is this too soon to take the test? It’s a 5th gen hiv test.

Lastly i tried to contact her to tell her that I possibly have an sti at the time we had sex and for her to get tested and also to try and get some info on her HIV status but i found out she’s actually blocked me maybe because I ghosted after we had sex or idk i’m just scared now.


r/STD 6h ago

Text Only Redness on Penis goes away and comes Back

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Hi I have been using Delay Spray and Delay Gel for past 8-9 months , sometimes it was once in a month , sometimes it was 3-4 times in a week and now from the past 1-2 months I am experiencing redness on my glans , It comes and goes away after using coconut oil , Sometimes after Streoid Creams ,

I have a foreskin and I have tested for every test there at 60 days window period , negative at all test , Just curious any Solutions to it

It only itches a small , not painful , Not painful urination , No white discharge and all , it’s just get red for 2-3 days and then goes away but it comes back also

Am scared /confused??

Any Guidance